More arrests in riot-hit Wadeye

POLICE in the Northern Territory have arrested another 12 people in Wadeye, where a violent clash took place on Monday.

Nine arrests were made relating to outstanding warrants and three more arrests were linked to the violence, which involved up to 200 people, a spokesperson said.

During the clash, between supporters of rival families, some people threw rocks or used steel bars or tomahawks to attack other people.

One woman was injured in the incident.

On Wednesday police arrested 15 people in the town, which is Australia's largest indigenous community with about 1600 residents.

One person was charged with taking part in a riot, riotous behaviour in a public place and being armed with an offensive weapon.

A man and a woman were charged with aggravated assault, being armed with an offensive weapon and engaging in violent conduct.

Chief Minister Terry Mills praised territory police for their action following the violence.

"There were no reported incidents of property or violent crime in Wadeye during the past 24 hours," Mr Mills told parliament.

"Police will continue to keep a high-profile presence in the community and maintain services that allow a timely and efficient response to any future incidents."

Tensions in the town, about 230km south of Darwin, came to a head recently when one man died and Lenny Dumoo, 34, was charged with murder.

Dumoo allegedly killed a member of a rival family, although police have said the death of the man, who cannot be named for cultural reasons, was not gang-related.

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